This semester in Literature we read two best-selling science fiction books, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. There are many similarities between the two books in setting, characters, plot, and themes. Both The Hunger Games and Divergent take place in dystopias after some future apocalypse in North America. Both books have a 16-year-old female protagonist as the main character, and both books have events early on in the story that help set the plot of...
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As has become evident from the discussion, Divergent and Oryx and Crake vividly illustrate how conventional notions of âhumannessâ are revised and the posthuman condition is effectuated by unethical and irresponsible us of biotechnology. The thesis shows how these two novels differ â both ideologically and aesthetically â in their treatment of biotechnology, yet are drawn towards similar ends. It is the hubris, the presumptuous belief in the power of biotechnology and in the apparent impossibility of creating the âperfectâ...
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Contrary to Jeanine, Crake wants to liberate humanity as a whole via his biotechnological inventions. Being frustrated with the entire humanity and its unwillingness to think and act responsibly in using the resources, Crake thinks of the new and âimprovedâ human race. In order to pause the horrible end of the pillaged and polluted world, he structures the Paradice project. Atwood speculates about the possible outcome of interspecies splicing and reveals how the technological hybridity leads towards a posthuman condition....
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A dystopian society is described as one that is dehumanizing and as unpleasant as possible. It is the exact opposite of a utopian, a perfectly formed society. A society characterized by human misery and destruction. The movie we watched in class, âDivergentâ, is a perfect example of a dystopian society. The people are divided into five factions based on their personality. However, the peace and balance eventually collapse, causing a chaotic lifestyle where no one can be trusted. The faction...
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âDivergentâ is an American science-fiction film produced in 2014. The film is directed by Neil Burger and the script is written by Evan Daugherty and Vanessa Taylor which is based on the novel with the same name written by Veronica Roth. âDivergentâ is the first movie in the Divergent trilogy with the second movie being âInsurgentâ and the last movie being âAllegiantâ. When the movie was released, it was one of the best releases yet in 2014 and in my...
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In the novel Divergent, it tells about a dystopian society and how they separate each other into five factions, the factionless, and a wall. These five factions all have different role and a different way of life. Dauntless are the brave and fearless, Abnegation is selfless, Candor is the honest, Erudite is smart, and Amity is the nature lover. They all have their own roles and way of life but if you are not careful you could end up as...
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Human experiences are the all-encompassing actualities that humanity endures that consists of the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions in life. It is a significant aspect of our lives and the way in which we become who we are. Every person is able to relate to human experiences whether it is individually or collectively. From these experiences, human qualities and emotions can arise. As well as this, insight into human behavior and motivations are able to be explored. This...
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Abraham Lincoln once said: âA house divided against itself cannot standâ. âDivergentâ is set in a post-apocalyptic society where a faction system is created in order to form a more perfect society with each faction simulating an ideal characteristic: Candor (honesty), Amity (kindness), Abnegation (selflessness), Dauntless (bravery) and Erudite (intellect). At the forefront of these factions are Abnegation and Erudite, these factions, although aiming towards one goal, the prosperity of the faction system itself, are often found in conflict. Thus,...
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In the film âDivergentâ, directed by Neil Burger, an important character is Tris. Tris is an important character because of her bravery in overcoming the fears she had, her relationship with Four, and her stopping Jeanine because of her trying to overthrow Abnegation. Firstly, Tris is important because of her bravery which isn't the absence of fear, but you need the skills to overcome it, which she had. We see Tris being brave in war games and knife throwing. Tris...
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What is the meaning of life? Like a shadow, this question follows us through our lives, even if we never turn around to see it. Life is defined to be the existence of an individual human being or animal. But life is so much more than mere existence. The true meaning of life is what we choose to give it. Itâs easy to forget what an amazing gift life really is. One thing for certain in life is that it...
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âDivergentâ just like any other sci-fi movie is set in the near future. Beatrice prior lives in a futuristic world where all the countries have been destroyed and replaced with 5 distinctive groups called factions. Abnegations believed in selflessness, Amity was all about keeping the peace, Candor spoke the truth, Erudites loved knowledge and the Dauntless were fearless. Everyone belonged to one faction, and you choose that faction once you reach the age of sixteen. But of course, not before...
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